Christian Singer Blanca Writes New Album ‘Shattered’ After Losing Mother to Cancer

“I just walked through a very difficult time, I lost my mom to cancer and it was right at the beginning of this process to write for a record,” Blanca told The Christian Post in a recent interview.

“I walked into some of these writing sessions feeling completely shattered and empty and broken,” Blanca shared. “I didn’t know what to give but I knew that that’s exactly where I needed to write from.”

The second generation Puerto Rican, New York native explained that fans will hear her “honest heart through the songs.”

When asked why it was important to be transparent, Blanca said, “The only way that you can fully be whole, the only way that you can truly connect with God is by allowing Him to have all of you.”

The former Group 1 Crew member admitted that she tends to sweep things under the rug because she doesn’t like to deal with pain or conflict, but she knew facing her tragedy head-on was the only way to deal with it.

“It’s so crucial as Christians, to be honest, and real with who you are and where you’re at because that’s the only place that you can fully find healing and restoration, and God can work on your heart when you’re able to give all to Him,” she said.